Restaurant Lorena's

Restaurant Lorena's
Online Reservations

Restaurant Lorena's

See all 106 Reviews ›

Address:
168 Maplewood Avenue
Maplewood, NJ 07040

Neighborhood:
Maplewood

Getting there ›
Cuisine:
French

Price: $31 to $50

See Menu ›

More Details ›

Restaurant Lorena's Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.restaurantlorena.com
Email: lorena@restaurantlorena.com
Phone: (973) 763-4460
Hours of Operation: Dinner Tuesday-Sunday 5pm to 11pm Sunday Brunch 1130am to 230pm
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: French
Executive Chef: Humberto Campos Jr.
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: BYO Liquor, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Weekend Brunch

Getting there

Parking: Street Parking

A word from Restaurant Lorena's

In June of 2005 Humberto and Lorena opened the doors to Lorena's, a 9 table restaurant in the heart of Maplewood Village. As an alumnus of the C.I.A. and a graduate from New Jersey's top kitchens, Chef Campos will be offering a French based menu inspired by the seasons.

Restaurant Lorena's

4.7

106 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Service
Diners' Choice WinnerFrench

More awards ›

Featured Reviews

More Reviews ›

Reviews from OpenTable Diners Learn More

104 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

104 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

Filter Reviews By:

Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(75)
special occasion(73)
neighborhood gem(64)

romantic(55)
great for brunch(18)
hot spot(7)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (104)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best Restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2009

Dined on 04/11/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Lorena's is perfect. Food is always excellent. Service always make you feel special. And the new decor is stunning.
we love Lorena's Nj's best restaurant and up there with the city."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

0points

0of 0voted this as helpful.

Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Definitely one of the best

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Definitely one of the best French restaurants that I've ever eaten in. Ranks with the best in NYC."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion

0points

0of 0voted this as helpful.

Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food is always good and plated

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food is always good and plated well."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Special Features: special occasion

0points

0of 0voted this as helpful.

Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Fine French BYOB with way

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Fine French BYOB with way above average service and an intimate setting. Entrees could be larger, but the price is right for a tiny gem of France in Maplewood"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

0points

0of 0voted this as helpful.

Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A gem in NJ

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2012

2011

Dined on 04/05/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We have been regular customers for several years. This is a hidden gem in Maplewood.
Small little restaurant, BYO, runned by chef Humberto and wife Lorena. The food is absolutely excellent, having been in some famed French restaurants in NYC, Humberto's cuisine has nothing to envy them at all. The service is very attentive.
The only caveat is that you need to reserve in advance, they only have 8 tables which fill in fast, especially on weekends."

Dined on 04/05/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

0points

0of 0voted this as helpful.

Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had not been there for

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2008

Dined on 04/04/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We had not been there for two years because we live about a half hour away. Always wonderful to have a fanastic meal after being away for awhile. Everything from soup to appetizers, main entrees and dessert was first rate. We won't be waiting two years again"

Dined on 04/04/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

0points

0of 0voted this as helpful.

Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of the best NJ has to

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2012

2005

Dined on 03/29/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"One of the best NJ has to offer. Cant wait to get back to Lorena's. Possibly the best staff and chef in all of NJ."

Dined on 03/29/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

0points

0of 0voted this as helpful.

Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of my favorites! The

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"One of my favorites! The service is impeccable, classy yet warm and accessible. And the food is comforting yet full of subtle surprises. This is food made with love and passion!"

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

0points

0of 0voted this as helpful.

Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of the best restaurants

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"One of the best restaurants in NJ, as always."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

0points

0of 0voted this as helpful.

Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Although the food was good

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

Dined on 03/31/2012

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Although the food was good and prepared nicely, I did not think it justified the price. The staff was very pleasant and skilled. The room was a little small and the tables a bit too close together for my taste. The menu was adequate but not outstanding"